Nevada whitewater - Jarbidge River - West Fork, Elko County

Elko county, Jarbidge Nevada to Idaho East Fork confluence section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     16 miles
  The natural beauty of Nevada and the cool fresh water have people coming here. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so pack your camping stuff. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Nevada is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The Jarbidge Nevada to Idaho
    East Fork confluence section of Jarbidge River - West Fork in Nevada is 16 miles long and is a class III-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The Jarbidge Nevada to Idaho East Fork confluence section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system.
Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a pretty small number of paddling rivers.

Briefly about the general area:
Big Island is something you shouldn't miss while you're here at Jarbidge River - West Fork, and while you're here, you might as well go to East Fork Rattlesnake Canyon.
For the duration of the long summer days at Jarbidge River - West Fork highs are frequently in the 80's. Summer overnight lows descend down to the 30's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's while the cold winter nights
 
at Jarbidge River - West Fork are in the 0's. Jarbidge River - West Fork is a location that is relatively dried out typically; May is the wettest month with most rain, and July is when it's the driest.

Jarbidge River - West Fork, Jarbidge Nevada to Idaho East Fork confluence road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 16 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 41.8754
Longitude: -115.42981

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.0497
Longitude: -115.38961

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Local climate location: MOUNTAIN CITY RNGR STN 26 miles away


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Outdoors Recreation Near Elko, Nevada
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Elko, Nevada, the metro area neareast to Jarbidge River - West Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Jarbidge River - West Fork.
 Whitewater Near Jarbidge River - West Fork:
Jarbidge, Owyhee County , 14 miles away, Class II-V - 29 miles long (Murphy Hot Springs to Bruneau River)
Bruneau River - West Fork, Elko County , 19 miles away, Class IV-V - 19 miles long (Rowland Nevada to Blackrock Crossing Idaho)
Bruneau River - West Fork, Owyhee County , 23 miles away, Class IV-V - 28 miles long (Below Rowland Nevada to Indian Hot Springs)
Sheep Creek, Owyhee County , 30 miles away, Class II-V+ - 19.3 miles long (Marys Creek to Bruneau River)
 Ski Areas Near Jarbidge River - West Fork:
Magic Mountain, Idaho , 79 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Soldier Mountain Ski Resort, Idaho , 90 miles away, 2030 vertical feet
Bogus Basin, Idaho , 104 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Sun Valley, Idaho , 112 miles away, 3400 vertical feet
Pomerelle Mountain, Idaho , 126 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Tamarack, Idaho , 148 miles away, 2800 vertical feet
Brundage Mountain, Idaho , 165 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
 Camp Grounds Near Jarbidge River - West Fork:
Sawmill National Forest Campground, Elko County, 4 miles away
Jarbidge National Forest Campground, Elko County, 5 miles away
Pavalak National Forest Campground, Elko County, 6 miles away
 Trails Near Jarbidge River - West Fork:
Gold Creek Trail, Elko County , 7 miles away,  11.4 hiking miles, 1797 feet elevation difference
Diamond Trail, Elko County , 15 miles away,  9.4 hiking miles, 1267 feet elevation difference
 National Parks Near Jarbidge River - West Fork:
Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, Hagerman - ID , 57 miles away

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